Rathdowney and the Border Ranges: Where Mountains, Rainforests and Country Life Meet

Tucked into the scenic foothills of Queensland’s Scenic Rim, the small rural town of Rathdowney offers travellers a gateway to some of the most spectacular natural landscapes in Australia. Just two hours southwest of Brisbane, this quiet patch of country is the doorstep to the Border Ranges National Park — a UNESCO-listed wonderland of ancient Gondwana rainforest, volcanic escarpments, and mist-shrouded valleys that stretch across the Queensland–New South Wales border.

Whether you’re chasing waterfalls, exploring ancient forests, or enjoying the slower rhythms of country life, Rathdowney and the Border Ranges region deliver both grandeur and intimacy — a rare combination in modern travel.

Tamborine National Park: Queensland’s Mountain Retreat in the Sky

Perched in the lush hinterland behind the Gold Coast, Tamborine National Park is a place where rainforest trails wind through volcanic rock, waterfalls cascade into fern-lined gullies, and mountaintop views open out across rolling green valleys. Just over an hour from Brisbane and less than 45 minutes from the Gold Coast, Tamborine offers a cooler, greener, and slower alternative to the bustling coastline below.

This is Queensland’s first declared national park — protected since 1908 — and it remains a favourite destination for nature lovers, foodies, and anyone seeking fresh mountain air and timeless landscapes.

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